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Hickory-smoked pork and a famous 'skin' sandwich near High Rock Lake.
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0 reviews“Birmingham's outpost of the legendary Tuscaloosa rib house.”
Get the spare ribs — the reason the place is famous — with the signature sauce, plus Southern sides and banana pudding. The Southside room sits across from Phelan Park and is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Know Before You Go
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Spare Ribs, Rib Sandwich, and Banana Pudding
What to Order
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Spare Ribs2
Rib Sandwich3
Banana Pudding4
Sweet TeaWhy It Stands Out
The Birmingham Southside location carries the name of the legendary Dreamland founded in Tuscaloosa in 1958, one of the most famous rib houses in the South. Its hickory-smoked spare ribs and signature sauce are Alabama institutions.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1427 14th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Phone
- (205) 933-2133
- Price Range
- $$
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Good to Know
Dreamland Bar-B-Que — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Dreamland Bar-B-Que?
Regulars point to Spare Ribs, Rib Sandwich, Banana Pudding, and Sweet Tea.
Is Dreamland Bar-B-Que expensive?
Dreamland Bar-B-Que is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Dreamland Bar-B-Que serve?
Dreamland Bar-B-Que serves North Alabama barbecue — North Alabama barbecue is defined by hickory-pit-smoked meats and, above all, by Alabama white sauce — a tangy mayonnaise, vinegar, and black-pepper sauce invented by Bob Gibson in Decatur in 1925. The signature preparation is a whole chicken split, seasoned, smoked over hickory for about three hours, then dunked in the white sauce, whose mayonnaise fat keeps the lean meat succulent. Pork shoulder and ribs are the everyday staples, with beef brisket a later addition to the pits.